- CURIOSITY: a penchant for seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback and an openness to learning and change
- INSIGHT: the ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities
- ENGAGEMENT: a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people
- DETERMINATION: the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity
Read more in HBR's Talent Spotting. (Thanks, Bill)